200 Lady Bird Poppy Seeds – Scarlet Red Wildflower with Black Centers

Lady Bird Poppy is a striking wildflower known for its brilliant scarlet-red petals and contrasting black centers. This easy-to-grow annual adds a bold splash of color to wildflower meadows, cottage gardens, and border plantings. The delicate, papery blooms appear in late spring to early summer and attract pollinators, making it a valuable addition to any pollinator-friendly garden.

Native to the Mediterranean region, Lady Bird Poppy thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant once established and often self-seeds, returning year after year in favorable conditions. Whether scattered in a meadow or planted in a cutting garden, these poppies bring vibrant, carefree beauty to the landscape.

Plant Features

• Brilliant scarlet-red flowers with deep black centers
• Blooms in late spring to early summer
• Attracts bees and other pollinators
• Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance
• Often self-seeds for continuous color

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Papaver commutatum
• Plant Type: Annual wildflower
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
• Water Requirements: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
• Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-10 (grown as annual)
• Bloom Season: Late spring to early summer
• Mature Height: 12-18 inches
• Spacing: 8-12 inches apart

Planting & Care

Lady Bird Poppy seeds can be sown directly outdoors in early spring or fall. Prepare a weed-free seedbed with well-drained soil and scatter seeds thinly, pressing them gently into the surface—do not cover, as light aids germination. Keep the soil consistently moist until seedlings emerge, which typically takes 10-20 days. Thin seedlings to stand 8-12 inches apart to allow good air circulation.

Once established, water moderately and avoid overwatering. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional blooms, or allow some flowers to go to seed for self-sowing. These poppies are relatively pest-free and deer-resistant, making them a hassle-free choice for wildflower gardens.

What's Included

200 Lady Bird Poppy seeds.